Nwa Mhandzi
Elim, Limpopo · Vhembe West
About Nwa Mhandzi
A public institution, Nwa Mhandzi functions as a primary school located in Elim, Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Vhembe West education district. For the 2025 academic year, 155 learners were enrolled, taught by 5 educators at a ratio of 31:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Nwa Mhandzi is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Nwa Mhandzi is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Nwa Mhandzi is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Nwa Mhandzi reported a total enrollment of 155 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Nwa Mhandzi is situated in Elim (Bungeni), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Vhembe West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Vhembe District Municipality, under the Collins Chabane local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Stand No 336 Nwa Mhanzi Village Bungeni. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1464; Elim Hospital.
Curriculum & Academics
Nwa Mhandzi is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Nwa Mhandzi was historically administered under the Gazankulu education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Limpopo Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Nwa Mhandzi are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Stand No 336 Nwa Mhanzi Village Bungeni
Elim, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 1464; Elim Hospital
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
912520849
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.